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With everything going on at the national level, it would not be surprising if some are a little confused about what’s happening with Covered California — the only place to get financial help to pay for health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Here’s the bottom line: The Affordable Care Act is still the law of the land. Open enrollment in California begins on Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, 2018.
La Mesa Conversations Monthly Mixer
Wednesday, Sept. 27
Join your neighbors to hear news regarding La Mesa’s Climate Action Plan as well as brief remarks from David Harris, Angela Deegan and others. Free. 5:30–7:30 p.m. at La Mesa Wine Works, 8167 Center St. Visit bit.ly/2fyp1kq.
Chamber holiday giving programs The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce has announced two special programs for giving during the upcoming holiday season. The first is an annual program to “adopt” homebound seniors. This year, 20 women and four men will be the recipients of collected items such as canned soups and vegetables, lotions, soaps, socks, […]
By Rep. Susan A. Davis
In the current political climate, bipartisanship can be a rare thing. But it is not extinct. Proof of that was on display this month when Congress passed legislation to expand education opportunities for our veterans.
The Forever GI Bill, as it is commonly known, which I am proud to have co-sponsored, will ensure that this critical education benefit will always be there for future generations of veterans. It also just became the law of the land.
Chaldean Culture & Traditions celebration
Monday, Aug. 28
Leaders of the local Chaldean community will be on hand for a special Chaldean Culture & Traditions celebration. Highlights include an abundance of Chaldean food, music and dance. 2–3 p.m. on the Grand Lawn at Cuyamaca College, 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway. Visit bit.ly/2wwaVdr or contact Anne Krueger at anne.krueger@gcccd.edu.
Local chef partners with Tajín
La Mesa resident Claudia Sandoval, who won “MasterChef” in 2015, has just announced a partnership with Tajín seasoning company.
As a result, Sandoval will serve as the official chef and recipe creator for Tajín.
“Tajín is thrilled to partner with chef, author and ‘MasterChef’ winner, Claudia Sandoval, to help create new recipes that families will love,” said Aldo Fernandez, CEO of Tajín International Corp. in a press release. “Her electrifying personality makes her the perfect addition to our team who is dedicated to demonstrating how Tajín Clásico can add life to both new recipes and family favorites.”
By Sen. Toni G. Atkins This is beginning to be a habit – a good one for the people of California: For the seventh year in a row, the Legislature on June 15 passed a state budget that is balanced and forwarded to the governor on time. The 2017-18 budget is strong, prudent and progressive. […]
By James D. Veltmeyer, M.D. Millions of people were outraged in 2015 when Turing Pharmaceuticals raised the price of a 62-year-old drug considered the gold standard in the treatment of a life-threatening parasitic infection from $13.50 to $750 overnight — a 5,000-plus percent increase. Likewise, the cost of the drug cycloserine, used to treat multidrug […]
La Mesa/East County Bancroft Exchange Saturday, July 29 Bring your homegrown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jams, succulents and more for this local exchange! Lunch and a California Rare Fruit Growers meeting will follow. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at 3845 Spring Drive. Visit bit.ly/2vXyqrp.
Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Dinner and Regatta Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Dinner and Regatta will be held on Friday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug. 26 by Sharp HospiceCare, the Coronado Yacht Club and Cortez Racing Association to benefit the Sharp HospiceCare’s Homes for Hospice program. On Friday, there will be a pre-race event at Hotel del Coronado […]